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Cotillard's Intense Role in New French Thriller 'Karma'
15 May
Summary
- Marion Cotillard stars as Jeanne, a woman with a mysterious past fleeing a brutal religious cult.
- The film premiered at Cannes, receiving a standing ovation for the cast's performances.
- Cotillard chose intimate European projects over Hollywood to balance work and parenting.
Marion Cotillard captivated audiences at Cannes with her performance in the new French thriller "Karma." The film, directed by Guillaume Canet, premiered in the Special Screenings section, earning a standing ovation.
Cotillard portrays Jeanne, a French woman living in Spain whose life unravels when her godson disappears. Fleeing the country as a prime suspect, she is forced to confront a brutal religious cult she escaped years prior. Canet lauded Cotillard's "exceptional performance," stating he wrote the role with her in mind, while also praising co-stars Denis Menochet and Luis Zahera.
This intense role marks a departure for Cotillard, who has recently focused on more intimate projects driven by European auteurs. She cited her desire to balance work and parenting as a key reason for stepping away from Hollywood. "Karma" is handled by Pathé for international sales, aligning with Cannes' initiative to feature audience-friendly French film premieres.
